Pour-it-all canister

Abstract

An improved dispensing apparatus having a container sized to receive a pre-determined quantity of pourable material, and a pouring spout rotatably secured to the side of the container by an O-ring closely received in first and second complimentary grooves disposed between the pouring spout and the container side. The pouring spout preferably is of tubular configuration, with the elongated dispensing portion of a cross-sectional area of a larger size than the aperture in the side of the container. The elongated dispensing portion of the elongated pouring spout is preferably substantially the height of the container side, and is of non-circular cross section. A cap is threadably secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout, and a seal may be adhesively secured to the dispensing end of the spout. The pouring spout may be sized to serve as an expansion chamber for the fluid in the container.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A dispensing apparatus, comprising: a) a container having a bottom, opposite side in spaced relation, and a top forming an enclosed chamber therebetween sized to receive, store and dispense a pre-determined quantity of pourable material therein;   b) an aperture disposed through one side of the container near the top of the container, with a horizontal cylinder flange portion surrounding the aperture, and a first annual groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion;   c) a tubular pouring spout having a cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion, with a second, complimentary annular groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion of the pouring spout, and a right angle portion extending between the cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion;   d) a cap releasably secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout; and   e) an O-ring sized to be closely received within a portion of the complimentary first and second annular grooves to form a seal therebetween, while allowing the pouring spout to be rotatably positioned at any desired 360 degree location in relation to the container,   wherein the pouring spout is sized to provide an area for thermal expansion of the pourable material stored within the container.   
     
     
       2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the container is reduced to size by providing an area in the pouring spout for thermal expansion of the pre-determined quantity of pourable material stored within the container. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated dispensing portion of the pouring spout is of a non-circular configuration having a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of the aperture in the side of the container. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the dispensing end of the pouring spout is threaded to releasably secure a threaded cap thereon. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein an air-tight seal is adhesively secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pouring spout has a flat portion positioned adjacent to the side of the container, and a curved portion extending from opposing sides of the flat portion to form a generally "D" shaped elongated dispensing portion therebetween. 
     
     
       7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pourable material is motor oil, and the O-ring seal is made of a resilient material which will not degrade in the presence of oil. 
     
     
       8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the container and pouring spout is made from bio-degradable materials. 
     
     
       9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated dispensing portion of the pouring spout extends substantially the height of the side of the container when rotated into a stored position. 
     
     
       10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the container is tapered near the top to conform to the general cylindrical flange portion of the pouring spout. 
     
     
       11. A dispensing apparatus for pourable material, comprising: a) a container having a bottom, front, back, opposing sides and a top forming an enclosed chamber therebetween sized to receive a pre-determined quantity of pourable material therein;   b) an aperture disposed through one side of the container near the top of the container, with a horizontal flange portion surrounding the aperture, and a first annular groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion;   c) a tubular pouring spout having a cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion, with a second, complimentary annular groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion of the pouring spout, and a right angle portion extending between the cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion, the tubular pouring spout sized to provide an area for thermal expansion of the pourable material within the container, the elongated dispensing portion of the pouring spout being of a non-circular configuration having a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of the aperture in the container;   d) a cap releasably secured to the dispensing end of the elongated dispensing portion of the pouring spout; and   e) an O-ring sized to be closely received within a portion of the complimentary first and second annular grooves to form a seal therebetween, while allowing the pouring spout to be rotatably positioned at any desired 360 degree location in relation to the container.   
     
     
       12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the container is reduced in size by providing an area in the pouring spout for thermal expansion of the pre-determined quantity of pourable material stored within the container. 
     
     
       13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the dispensing end of the pouring spout is threaded to releasably secure a threaded cap thereon. 
     
     
       14. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein an air-tight seal is adhesively secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout. 
     
     
       15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the pouring spout has a flat portion positioned adjacent to the side of the container, and a curved portion extending from the sides of the flat portion to form a generally "D" shaped elongated dispensing portion therebetween. 
     
     
       16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the dispensing material is motor oil, and the O-ring seal is made of a resilient material which will not degrade in the presence of oil. 
     
     
       17. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the container and pouring spout are made from bio-degradable material. 
     
     
       18. A dispensing apparatus for pourable material comprising: a) a container having a bottom, front, back, opposing sides and a top forming an enclosed chamber therebetween sized to receive a pre-determined quantity of pourable material therein;   b) an aperture disposed through one side of the container near the top of the container, with a horizontal cylindrical flange portion surrounding the aperture, and a first annular groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion;   c) a tubular pouring spout having a cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion, with a complimentary, second annular groove disposed about the cylindrical flange portion of the pouring spout, and a right angle portion extending between the cylindrical flange portion and an elongated dispensing portion, the elongated dispensing portion of the pouring spout being of a non-circular configuration having a cross-sectional area great than the cross-sectional area of the aperture in the container, with a flat portion positioned adjacent to the side of the container, and a curved portion extending from the opposing sides of the flat portion to form a generally "D" shaped elongated dispensing portion therebetween; and   d) a cap releasably secured to the dispensing end of the tubular pouring spout, the tubular pouring spout sized to provide an area for thermal expansion of the pourable material within the container; and   e) an O-ring sized to be closely received within a portion of the complimentary first and second annular grooves to form a seal therebetween, while allowing the pouring spout to be rotatably positioned at any 360 degree location in relation to the container.   
     
     
       19. The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the dispensing end of the pouring spout is threaded to releasably secure a threaded cap thereon.